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    Tampons should only be used when you’re having your period. So this is not something I’d recommend. But you can click here to watch a video that shows you how to do it.…
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    A.Tampons should only be used when you’re having your period. So this is not something I’d recommend. But you can click here to watch a video that shows you how to do it. Then you can wait until you get your period and try them out. And if you don’t get the hang of using a tampon at first, you will --trust me!
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    I personally wouldn't do it. Your period provides the natural lubrication for a tampon to insert comfortably; the thought of inserting a tampon without that kind of lubrication just sounds a bit ouchy to me.…
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    I personally wouldn't do it. Your period provides the natural lubrication for a tampon to insert comfortably; the thought of inserting a tampon without that kind of lubrication just sounds a bit ouchy to me.

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    Tampons are meant to be used by women who are menstruating. For that reason, I wouldn’t. Wait until you are actively bleeding, insertion will be much easier.…
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    Tampons are meant to be used by women who are menstruating. For that reason, I wouldn’t. Wait until you are actively bleeding, insertion will be much easier.

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